O'Donnell, Emmett, 1906-1971
Person
Biography
Air Force Officer
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President John F. Kennedy awards the Distinquished Service Medal to U.S. Air Force General Emmett O'Donnell, Jr. at the White House on September 6, 1963, 1963 September 3
Item
Identifier: M085.09.0187.0022.00003
Abstract
President John F. Kennedy speaks on the steps of the Rose Garden at the White House after presenting United States Air Force General (Retired) Emmett (Rosie) O'Donnell, Jr. with the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. General O'Donnell, on the President's left, received the award for his exceptional service in the Pacific during World War II. A color guard representing the different branches of the Armed Forces hold flags. Members of Congress and an official from the United States Air Force...
Dates:
1963 September 3